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St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 462 pupils, and a capacity of 469 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

462

Pupils

469

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is managed by Hertfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School — School Information

Full address
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 8NN
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
22.8% of pupils
DfE URN
117469

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If St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hatfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School

Is St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 469 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?

St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School cover?

St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?

St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.